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Savannah Peters
Marketplace reporter covering tribal affairs and rural issues, invited to explain how government shutdowns affect tribal communities and the federal trust responsibility.
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Oct 14, 2025
• 14min
When the government shuts down, tribal communities get the shaft
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Savannah Peters, a Marketplace reporter specializing in tribal affairs, reveals the harsh realities tribal communities face during government shutdowns. She explains how immediate service cuts in policing and food distribution hit hardest where federal funding is promised but often delayed. Drawing on lessons from past shutdowns, Savannah highlights the vast disparities among tribes in their ability to cope. Advocates are pushing for advanced appropriations to stabilize funding and alleviate the ongoing financial strain caused by budget dysfunction.
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